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Just like you, a mudroom wears many hats every single day. Hi, I'm Jill Waage with Storage Magazine. Think about it. Just one tiny space need to welcome family and guests, gather shoes, bags and coats, hide away and organize cleaning supplies, and encourage good communication and extensive connections. Located right inside the door, this section of built-in cabinets provides a home for coats, shoes and bags, and keep these items off the naturally textured porcelain tile floor. A long locker style area outfitted with hooks can hold multiple coats. Wire baskets in the nearby cells coralled nearby functions. And this clever bench rolls out so you can comfortably put on a pair of shoes conveniently stored in the cubbies below. Amazingly, this mudroom packs in even more functions by including a hardworking laundry center behind a pretty curtain. The stacked washer and dryer is complemented

On the opposite side, a communications station is flanked by 2 slender cabinets that holds cleaning supplies. A slim cabinet is ideal for storing tall cleaning tools. Further maximize the cabinet's storage potential by attaching additional holders and hooks to the inside of the cabinet, and shallow shelves to the inside of the

it's what's on the inside that really counts. We've outfitted 1 basic closet to meet the needs of 2 on-the-go individuals. Instead of 2 hanging bars to organize his wardrobe of shirts and pants, we started with 1 bar, and then rolled in a versatile trouser trolley for his slacks, khakis, and jeans. Neckties hang from the wire insert. Folded sweaters stay fresh by placing them in top of a specially-sized sueder palette. Again, this drawer is hooked on to vertical braces just like hanging bars or shelves. And with the addition of inexpensive canvas bins, these drawers are ideal for organizing folded garments like t-shirts, underwear, socks, and accessories. A low-angled shelf makes it easy to pick out the right pair of shoes, while acrylic boxes protects favorite footwear. Just press down on the tab to open. First side of the closet also features wall-mounted drawers for folded garments. Using solid-framed drawers means she could have a small vanity area. It's perfect for trying on jewelry and other finishing touches. In addition to more cubbies to put all of her footwear, her side also includes acrylic shoe boxes, but these are sized for her shoes, and even include a special slot for extra high heels. And rather than sacrificing limited space inside the closet to long-hanging garments, an over-the-door rack holds her favorite dresses and long coats. 2 people sharing 1 small space requires clever strategies to keep both parties happy. In this closet , vertical dividers keep garments organized by types and by person. To gather laundry for 2 people, place a hamper in an accessible spot. This door-mounted canvas bin is a great way to squeeze in a hamper when floor space is limited. Make the most of upper shelves in a shared closet by labeling the bottoms of the containers so they are easier to read, and by including a step stool so everyone can easily get purses, extra beddings, or off-season clothing. Sharing a closet requires some creativity, but with a little planning and some great storage add-ons, you can transform an ordinary closet into a smart storage space for 2. For Better Homes and Gardens, I'm Jill Waage.

pens and paper because I've transformed this small closet into a great storage space . It's packed with great ideas from top to bottom, and it's even pretty. The opportunities for storage in this 7 X 9

It's summer barbecue season and you probably know where your grill is but do you know where the rest of your stuff is to grill ?

Well, no, unless you wanna think about organizing your barbecue area, so today, we're gonna talk about how to have the perfect barbecue area especially when you're entertaining guests.

So, let's start with the actual barbecue . So, sometimes you have this kind of barbecue which is gas, you may even have a small, little, old hibachi-type barbecue or just a traditional charcoal barbecue . Sometimes, you have storage, sometimes you don't. So, what you wanna do is make sure you have area for your tools, and we've got lots of area here for our tools, but you can also hang your tools on the sides here, so these are really good and you can add even magnetic racks onto existing barbecue . So, if you don't have that, you can add one.

Here's a couple other things to remember to have out by the barbecue . You wanna have your own salt and pepper shaker. You don't have to be running in and out. You wanna have something to, you know, for things don't stick some kind of oil. Aluminum foil, great for cleaning the grill but also for wrapping things in. Matches, bottle openers. I also like to have "What's Grilling?"

Absolutely. These are kitchen cabinets , but what we're using them for, or in this room, they're used to store all the bedding for the sofa that's below.

Whether you have a big closet , a small closet , a wardrobe closet , if you're gonna be organized, you better know what's in your closet , right, Ellen?

the old and in with the new, right? Well, cleaning out your closet can be a daunting task but not if you have the right tools. Organizing expert Ellen Damaschino took Brooke shopping for the

That's right. Do you know what's in your closet ?

you haven't worn this past season. Don't put it back in your closet . Don't store it. You have to get it out. If you haven't worn that sweater, it's time to let it go. First

me, it's not a bad idea to have a stool in your closet . You can get to it easily, right, Ellen?

floor space, you can even have a stool or hamper in your closet . This is great because it's both, you can put your dirty clothes in there, but you can also sit on it as

I know. This closet's looking good. One of the keys to keeping things eye level and keeping everything looking good is to have the same kind of hangers. I really like these kind of hangers because they're really thin, they don't take up a lot of room in the closet , and those are the types of things that are really gonna save you a lot of space.

you go through it every season and you're gonna have a great closet that's perfectly organized.

tip, Ellen says hampers on wheels are great to have in your closet . They're easy to wheel out of the closet to the laundry room.